Jalal Hassan
Al Zawra'a--
May 18, 1991 (35)
Right
6'0"
187 lb
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Struggles in loss
Hassan had two saves and allowed four goals in Tuesday's 4-1 loss against Norway.
Analysis: Hassan struggled in his 2026 World Cup opener, committing a significant error and allowing three goals from inside the box during a 4-1 loss to Norway, with the final goal resulting from a defensive mishap. Despite his tenure with the national team dating back to 2012, the keeper is inexperienced on the international stage, particularly when struggling to control the ball in his own box. He faces a difficult task on Monday against tournament favorites France, who opened their group stage with a 3-1 victory over Senegal.
Trending to start
Hassan is in pole position for the starting job in net at the 2026 World Cup.
Analysis: Hassan has had competition for the starting spot, but in recent weeks he's been trending as the starting option. It's going to be a tall task for whoever gets the starting nod, it's a difficult group and the defense in front of Hassan will struggle to contain the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Still, it's been a magical run for Hassan and Iraq to even qualify, maybe they can surprise on the biggest stage.
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